A Cello Lesson…

Yesterday my precious friend had her first cello recital!! Way to go girl! I’m so impressed by her determination to take up learning this new instrument. I was priviledged to accompany her and photograph her lesson awhile back, using a speedlight and window light, from which this picture came from. :)

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The light in your pictures is always so dramatic. I wonder what a speedlight might be? Lovely framing, almost like a secret peep through a window. Her fingers seem to indicate she knows what she’s doing! Beautiful as always.

I’m so glad you like the lighting :) A speedlight is just a big flash that attaches to the top of my camera. It allows for brighter and more even light than the camera’s built in flash. They’re really nifty for portraits! I forget, do you play cello?

She sure does look to be in the zone, and how great that you had permission to capture some shots of her during her lessons too. And now a recital, wow. Did you go ??. Did she do great ??. How long did she play for ??. Love the shot too btw. :)

Just loking at this portrait,I can almost hear the music.I am sure your friend will treasure this image many years from now,as a priceless peek at a moment where she was becoming the artist that she is. Must be terribly satisfying to be able to give back to your subjects like that!

I love the light setting too! I wish my face was not so intense…
Yes, I do want you to come to next recital. You will have a fun. The previledge is mine, having a wonderful girlfriend who is also a great photographer!!